What is the difference between an artery and a vein? An artery carries blood away from the heart; a vein carries blood to the he

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What is the difference between an artery and a vein? An artery carries blood away from the heart; a vein carries blood to the he

art. An artery is responsible for carrying blood; a vein is responsible for gas exchange. An artery is responsible for gas exchange; a vein is responsible for carrying blood. An artery carries blood to the heart; a vein carries blood away from the heart.

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ruslelena [56] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-20T19:57:50+03:00

ruslelena [56]4 years ago

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A) An artery carries blood away from the heart; a vein carries blood to the heart.
Actually neither arteries nor veins are responsible for gas exchange, only the tiniest thin-walled vessels do- they are called capillaries.

kirill [66] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-20T21:03:12+03:00

kirill [66]4 years ago

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An artery carries blood away from the heart; a vein carries blood to the heart. Just remember... Artery away